Worksheetsprinciples of management
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 27mins
Fieldler Contigency Model
Task structure
Coach
Expert
Leader
Leadership styles findings from university of Iowa studies are
Democratic, autocratic, neopolotic
Autocratic, mesopolitic, laissez-faire
Laissez-faire, democratic, autocratic
Democratic, automatic, laissez-faire
Managing power
Openess
Legitimate
Competence
Reward
Country
Which of the following statements is true with reference to principles of management?
The principles of management have evolved
The principles of management are yet to be evolved
The principles of management are in the continuous process of evolution
None of the above
The application of this principle of management leads to higher production and better work for the same effort. Identify the related principle of general management.
Discipline
Equity
Division of work
Order
Name the principle of management suggested by Henri Fayol, which advocates that, "there should be good superiors at all levels, clear and fair agreement and judicious application of penalties."
Authority and responsibility
Esprit De Corps
Unity of command
Order
According to Henri Fayol, if this principle of general management is violated, "authority is undermined, discipline is in jeopardy, order disturbed and stability threatened." Identify the principle.
Authority and responsibility
Discipline
Unity of command
Equity
Principles of management are not:
universal
flexible
absolute
behavioural
Principle of Responsibility and authority insists on
Responsibility> Authority
Authority> Responsibility
Authority= Responsibility
All of the above
Unity of command insists on
One boss one employee
Orders from a single superior
Match between orders of different bosses
All of the above
Principle of initiative:
Boost up the morale of employees
Brings down the morale of employees
Does not effect on morale of employees
None of these
Management is:
Tangible
Intangible
Both
None of these
Which principle of management leads to specialisation?
Division of work
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Scalar chain
Which principle of management leads to specialisation?
Division of work
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Scalar chain
Principles of management do not helps in taking :
Timely decisions
Realistic decisions
Thoughtful decisions
None of these
Management is_________________.
An art
A science
Both (a) and (b)
Neither art nor science
Henry Fayol is famous for_________________.
Scientific Management
Rationalization
Industrial Psychology
Principles of Management
Who is known as ‘the father of Scientific Management’?
Henry Fayol
Elton Mayo
Peter F. Drucker
F.W. Taylor
The principle that a subordinate should receive the order and be responsible to the only boss is known as _________________.
Unity of Command
Unity of Direction
Span of Control
All of the Above
In order to communicate, motivate and delegate a manager must have ___________________.
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Skills
Conceptual Skills
Political Skills
Which of the following management functions are closely related?
Planning and Organizing
Staffing and Control
Planning and Control
Planning and Staffing
Which term best describes the process of obtaining, deploying, and utilizing a variety of essential resources to contribute to an organization’s success?
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Management
Which management function involves setting goals and objectives and creating specific plans for completing them?
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Leading
Which management principle states that work should be divided so that each person will perform a specialized portion?
Division of work
Chain of command
Unity of direction
Unity of command
--------------- is the most basic for all management functions.
Controlling
Planning
Directing
Organizing
Planning is a -------------- process
Static process
Dynamic process
Idle
None of the mentioned
Goal or target to be achieved is known as
Schedule
Budget
Procedures
Objective
Set of clear instruction in a clear and logical sequence to perform a particular task is known as
Rules
Programme
Policy
Methods
The total organization is directed through corporate objective provided by the top level management is called
Bottom up approach
Top down approach
Top level approach
Bottom level approach
MBO stands for
Management by Objective
Management Business Objectives
Measurable by Objective
Measurable Business Objectives
Manager
THE HEAD INDIVIDUAL IN CHARGE
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO DIRECTS THE ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE IN THE ORGANIZATION
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO ENSURES THAT A SCHEDULE IS CREATED ON A MONTHLY BASIS
Operatives
PEOPLE WHO WORK DIRECTLY ON A JOB OR TASK
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC JOB TITLES
INDIVIDUALS WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES
Top Manager
THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTION
THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MANAGE THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET
THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE PERTINENT CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES
Planning
DEFINING GOALS, SETTING STRATEGY AND COORDINATING TASK
DEFINING GOALS, SETTING GOALS AND COORDINATING
DEFINING GOALS, SETTING STRATEGY AND COORDINATING ACTIVITIES
Organizing
DECIDING THE WHEN, WHERE, WHAT AND HOW
DECIDING WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT
STRAIGHTENING THINGS UP AND PUTTING THEM IN ORDER
Leading
INSPIRING OTHERS TO FOLLOW
INSPIRING OTHERS TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION
MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES, DIRECTING OTHERS, ACTIVITIES, AND RESOLVING CONFLICTS
Controlling
GETTING A HOLD ON THINGS
HOLDING IT DOWN
MONITORING TASK TO SEE THAT THEY ARE FINISHED AS PLANNED
Managerial Roles
INTERPERSONAL, RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSFERRING INFORMATION, DECISION MAKING
KEEPING THE BOOKS, MAKING THE SCHEDULE AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIP
NONE OF THESE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Organization
A COLLECTION OF PEOPLE BROUGHT TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH A SPECIFIC PURPOSE
A GROUP OF MORE THAN SIX PROFESSIONALS
TWO OR THREE FAMILIES THAT WORK TO ACHIEVE THE SAME OBJECTIVES
Management
THE PROCESS OF GETTING THINGS DONE, THROUGH AND WITH OTHER PEOPLE, WITH EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
THE PROCESS OF CONTROLLING RESOURCE
ALL OF THESE ANSWERS ARE INCORRECT
Management Processes
WAYS TO CONTROL ALL EMPLOYEES
ALL THESE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
PLANNING, ORGANIZING, LEADING, AND CONTROLLING
Which of the following is not a feature of planning?
Planning is futuristic.
Planning is pervasive.
Planning establishes standards for controlling.
Planning focuses on achieving objectives.
____________is a statement of expenses, revenue and income for a specified period.
Programme
Budget
Objective
Rule
The represent the end point of planning.
Rules
Methods
Objectives
Policies
A plan is framed, it is implemented and is followed by another plan on the basis of new requirements and future conditions. Which of the following best describes the above statement?
Planning focuses on achieving objectives.
Planning is continuous.
Planning is futuristic.
Planning is a mental exercise.
The word __________ denotes a function , a task , a discipline.
management
Leadership
Motivation
none of the above
Henry Fayol laid down _________.
12
13
14
15
Luther Gullik classifies the function of management as _____
POSDCORB
POSTCARD
POSDCORD
POSDORBC
DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT
